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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #2
On February 20, 2024, deputies with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 12500 block of NE 152nd Avenue in response to a 9-1-1 call from a female who was requesting a welfare check on her mother. Upon arrival, deputies learned from a female at the location that she was being held against…
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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #1
The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is conducting the Independent Investigation of the Officer-Involved Use of Force incident which occurred on February 20, 2024, at approximately 12:05 a.m., in the 12500 block of NE 152nd Avenue in Clark County. Clark County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the location…
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Vancouver Police investigate fatality collision
On February 18, Vancouver Police responded to the 8100 block of NE Parkway Dr. for a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision. The driver was pulling out of a parking lot, making an eastbound turn onto Parkway Dr. when he struck a pedestrian who was either walking on the sidewalk or along the edge of the roadway.…
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Application process now open for Culture, Arts and Heritage Grants
The City of Vancouver is now accepting applications for its Culture, Arts and Heritage Grants Program. This program’s goal is to support performances, exhibitions, activities and public art that showcase the best of Vancouver’s creative community. “Last year, the Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission awarded grants to 15 projects that supported local music, visual art,…
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City councilmember Ty Stober appointed to lead National League of Cities’ “REAL” Council; Councilmember Diana Perez reappointed as “REAL” member
Vancouver City Councilor Ty Stober has been appointed Co-Chair for the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Race, Equity And Leadership (REAL) Council. Stober was appointed to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials for America’s cities, towns and villages. The appointment was announced by NLC President David Sander, Mayor-Elect of Rancho Cordova, CA. “The REAL…
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Vancouver Police arrest man armed with a samurai sword
On February 4, at approximately 5:34 p.m., multiple 9-1-1- callers reported a male in the 400 block of SE 192nd Avenue walking in traffic, armed with a samurai sword. The male continued toward a Walmart (430 SE 192nd Avenue) parking lot and was screaming and threatening to hurt people. The male suspect entered the Walmart…
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Vancouver awarded nearly $3.5 million in state grants for affordable housing
The City of Vancouver has been awarded $3,487,233 in state grants for four affordable housing projects, the Washington Department of Commerce announced on Tuesday. The funding is expected to help create nearly 230 units of essential housing in the city. The breakdown of grant amounts for each project is as follows: Datepark Residence – 72…
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City Manager Update: February 2024
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City to award up to $9.5 million in Affordable Housing Fund grants in 2024
Up to $9.5 million in Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) dollars are currently available to developers, nonprofits and other housing providers for projects that provide housing for low-income households in Vancouver. “Thanks to Vancouver voters’ passage of Proposition 3 last year, we’re looking forward to building on the momentum of this program’s past success and expanding…
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Vancouver Police investigate fatality collision
On January 28, at approximately 6: 50 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 13500 block of NE Fourth Plain Blvd. for the report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision. As emergency responders were arriving, bystanders were performing CPR on the victim, however he succumbed to his injuries. According to witnesses, the pedestrian, a 67-year-old male,…
